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Escape DVD


Clark, Tony - In and Out Rope Escape DVD includes Rope
In just a few minutes you can learn Tony Clark's killer comedy rope tie routine. You have two people tie your wrists together with a piece of rope and to everyone's surprise you are able to get in and out of the tight knots in seconds! Tony has performed this routine on TV and stages around the world thousands of times. The routine is explained in easy to learn step-by-step instructions. It's perfect for anyone looking for a solid time tested five minute comedy routine. You'll also learn Tony's very powerful knife thru coat that can be done as the finale of the In & Out escape routine. the audience will be blown away when they see a real dinner knife go right through the back of a person's jacket and then magically is restored to it's original condition. These two routines are a great way to add audience participation and comedy to your act! The best part is that they both pack flat and play big! Perfect for Street Magic, Strolling, Stand Up, and Stage Shows. Comes with Rope Gimmick and free TV performance. Running Time Approximately 27min
$30.00 DVD and rope


Dooley, Dixie - Escapology Volumes 1-3 + Bonus: Houdini Lives (4 DVD Set)
Warning: This DVD set contains feats that require professional expertise and pose a great risk to the performer's safety. Under no circumstances should any of the stunts performed herein be attempted by amateurs. Persons desiring to learn these stunts should only do so under supervision of a trained professional. Volume 1: Escape from the Ordinary Join Dixie as he takes you on a journey into the world of escape. You'll learn some of the most powerful escapes ever performed--including some ingenious challenge escapes that will make the average magic show audience look more like a stadium full of crazed sports fans. The escapes on this DVD are performed with ordinary objects. You'll be able to perform them in almost any situation, and they're perfect for the streets. Silk Through Rope Houdini Rope Tie Spirit Rope Tie 100 Foot Rope Tie Knots Lock Picking Historic Handcuffs Thumbcuffs Escape from a Rubber Band German Transport Chain Escape Volume 2: Handcuffs, Shackles, and Straight Jackets Over hundreds of years locksmiths and handcuff manufacturers have been called upon to produce a fascinating series of restraints--each more cunningly precise than the last. Dixie will teach you the secrets of overcoming each and every one of these manmade tools of imprisonment so you'll be ready for any challenge your spectators dream up. Escape from any Handcuff Kellar Rope Tie Bamboo Torture Device Shanghai Shackles Straight Jacket Escape Suspended Straight Jacket Escape Generating Publicity Volume 3: Large Scale Escapes and Publicity Stunts Escape artists are the prizefighters of the magic world. Hang (upside down from a crane) with Dixie as he demonstrates and teaches the escapes that get headlines--huge headlines. Dixie doesn't stop with the escape; he takes you one step further by teaching you the secrets of effective escape publicity. You'll learn to write a press release, contact the media, and develop escapes and stunts that garner International press. As a special bonus you'll learn to build your own professional escape box--without breaking the bank. Tom Horn Transport Belt Assistant's Revenge Metamorphosis Build Your Own Escape Box Escape Stunts and Release Forms Steel Straight Jacket Giant Milk Can Escape Bonus 4th DVD: Houdini Lives Again The concept behind the Houdini Lives Again show at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was to take a nostalgic look at what it would be like to see Houdini perform his magic and death defying escapes live on stage. Through the use of costuming, antique props, and music, the show takes you there, back in time, to see Houdini perform live. This 4th DVD is a performance only DVD. Classic Illusions Sucker Silk Assistant's Revenge (Stocks of Zanibar) Metamorphosis Crystal Ball Gazing Spiritualist Illusions Mummy Asrah Shanghai Shackles Tom Horn Transport Escape Straight Jacket Escape Floating Cup Milk Can Escape The bonus material on this DVD includes performances of the following: Burried Alive Frozen in Ice 100' Rope Escape Straight Jacket and Crane Escape in Appleton, WI Houdini Seance Escape from Red Tape Straight Jacket and Crane Escape in Las Vegas Vol.1 Running Time Approximately 58min Vol.2 Running Time Approximately 97min Vol.3 Running Time Approximately 87min Vol.4 Running Time Approximately 68min
$100.00 (4-DVD Set)


Leslie, Jay 100 Foot Rope Tie Challenge DVD
What is the 100 Foot Rope Tie Challenge? Members from the audience tie you as tightly as they can and you must escape in time. Jay Leslie has performed the 100 Foot Rope Tie Challenge hundreds of times offering $1,000 if he should fail to escape in time. Three different performances are included: Two by Jay Leslie in the standing position and one by special guest Mark Logsdon using a chair, in a seated position. Mark Logsdon has also performed this escape countless times. Between Jay and Mark, you will come away with a solid foundation to add this very exciting routine to your show or perform the escape as an act, all by itself. The 100 Foot Rope Tie Challenge is 100% legitimate. You will keep the money you earn if you follow what is taught here. Increase your income. Learn proven strategies to book more shows and get larger crowds. Learn the tricks that will make you an expert. What type of rope to use Handling the audience Safety issues Styles of presentation How to advertise Motivational shows School shows Sales meetings Sports events How much time to take Clothing to wear Who is in charge Timekeeping Performing at fairs The puzzle aspect Timing Banter Psychology And much, much more. Running Time Approximately 101min
$30.00 DVD


Malko - Beyond the Doors DVD
Includes 2 lock-picking tools This DVD is the first to reveal the secret techniques of real escapes. Here, Malko opens to you the doors of his own world associating two disciplines which are usually separated: lock picking and escapology. His incredible performance shows you, for the first time, an escape without any faked equipment. Here, there is no curtain. The chains, the padlocks and the handcuffs which put him in fetters use no gimmick; but that does not mean they will keep him prisoner! Then, you will be taught a plain and concise course which will teach you, step-by-step, the lock picking techniques. Whether you are a magician or an apprentice lock picker, opening a lock will be child's play for you!
$66.00 DVD w/2 lock-picking tools




Uncuffed-The Handcuff Escape DVD by Anton Edwards

Escape any hancuffs, any leg irons, any time, any where! Imagine being frisked searched yet able to escape standard Law Enforcement restraints at will. Anton teaches these amazing methods on the DVD This little device allows you to secretly open any standard police issue handcuff or leg iron quickly. This is not a handcuff key and it is not a toy. This item is not intended for criminal misuse. Special Bonus The Quick Cuffs
$30.00 DVD

















Escape Books

Art of Escape #1 Handcuff Act by John Novak
The first volume deals with basics of handcuff escapes, and developes a complete modern handcuff act from bits and pieces of the old challenge acts. , as well as the authors's experiences with modern working conditions and audience expectations. It also deals with picking, shimming and the use of gimmicked cuffs. Partial list of the contents: The Fifteen Steps; In Defense of the Shim; Picking Open Takeda Cuffs; Thumbcuffs; The Cocoon; and An Easy Way to Deal With a Challenger's Handcuffs.
$20.00







Art of Escape #2 Selected Chain Escapes by John Novak

Here the author introduces you to the equipment and principles necessary to accomplish chain escapes. It investigates the various methods of positioning key rings and explains chaining configurations. Partial list of the contents: The Siberian Chain Escape; The Manacle Configuration; An Easy Underwater Escape; The Tower Circus Chain Escape; and Novak's Bike Lock Chain Escape.
$20.00








Art of Escape #3 Metamorphosis by John Novak

The Metamorphosis is covered in detail, along with variations and a complete treatise on the most modern form of police restraint - The Flex Cuffs. Also included is a basic television interview that can be used to advantage in promoting your feats of escape. Partial list of the contents: Costume Changes; the Substitution Trunk; Siegfried and Roy; Hatboxes and Elephant Stands; Houdini's 1910 Stock Escape; and An Essay in Speculation.
$20.00








Art of Escape #4 Straight Jacket Escapes by John Novak

Here is a comparison of the various forms of popular straight jackets and an evaluation of each on their merits for speed, ease and availability. You should read this book if you now own a straight jacket or if you're thinking about buying one. It is loaded with ideas on various presentations of the escape, and explains the various gaffs you can work into the jacket you own. Partial list of the contents: The Secret of the Straight Jacket; Basic Straight Jacket Moves; The Randi Ankle Stocks; Inside a Packing Box; The Burning Rope; and Ron London's Straight Jacket Routine.
$20.00






Art of Escape #5 Bohemian Torture Escape by John Novak
This volume features an escape of John Novak's own devising. The Bohemian Torture Crib is comparable to escapes in Norman Bigelow's Door of Death, Markini's Electrified Mummy Lid Torture Board, Trudel's Chinese Torture Board, and Abbott's The Ghost Walks, but its inspiration stems from Phalhinha's Australian Torture Crib. Complete in its treatment of this novel effect, this volume also covers Insane Muffs, Buzz Saw Escape, Australian Belt, leather handcuffs and the presentation of escapes.
$20.00







Art of Escape #6 Mail Bag Escape by John Novak
Here is a presentation of several variations of the Mail Bag Escape, as well as a brief history of the escape and marketed versions of the effect. Different presentation ideas are covered. Included are the basic plans for building your own escape cabinet, cabana hoop cabinet, stock escape, steam cabinet escape box and PVC torture anchor. Additional material includes The Refrigerator Escape, Slave Collar, and Zanadu Death Device, and much more.
$20.00








Art of Escape #7 Thumb Ties by John Novak
This volume begins with a discussion of the Harry Willard Thumb Tie and quickly moves on to a discussion of the various Thumb Ties and their presentations. The coverage given to the thumb tie is complete and to the point. Also covered are Dana Taylor's Upside Down Torture Stocks, the Christie Wrist Stocks, the Texas Straight Jacket (Rope Escape), a number of other rope escapes, the Poison Snake Mystery Bag, Guillotine Cuff Escape, the Perch Escape, and the Prisoner of War Escape Cage.
$20.00








Art of Escape #8 The Protege (A Full Evening of Magic & Escapes) by John Novak
The final volume in the series is concerned with programs, different methods of presentation, solo work, and working with assistants as Proteges. There is a discussion of the philosophy of escape, as well as two person thumb ties, patter and dialogues, posters, advertising and good solid advice.
$20.00










Encyclopedia of Escapes by Micky Hades
$ 35.00


Escapology Book by David DeVal
The Book All Escapologists Have Been Waiting For! The Methods and Secrets of a Lifetime! "David De-Val had no peers; he has exposed in this book secrets he has held back for years. Whether you are a magician or not, you will enjoy these methods and secrets." -Joe Stevens Contains: Whipping Post Escape, Ties and Binds, Escaping from Handcuffs, Master Handcuff Keys, Making Your Own Set, Escaping From Double, Locking cuffs, Shimming Open Handcuffs, Cage Box Escape, The Large Padlock, Thumbcuffs, Off the Cuff, Lightning Padlocked Chain, Release Plus, Wrist-Rope Tie, De-Val;s Strait Jacket, De-Val Gantry, Concealment, De-Val's Dangerous Box Escape, Lock Picking, Publicity - Getting the Most Out of It, Novel Elevator Escape, Neck Chain Challenge and more! 61 Pages with 80 Illustrations and Photographs
$ 35.00





Lock Picking For Magicians includes Picks

Lock Picking Magic - Learn the great secrets of lock picking magic in this great instructional booklet. With fully illustrated pages, and in-depth instructions, you'll be sure to amaze your audiences with your lock picking magic! Included with this booklet are a raking tool, tension tool and pick tool. Learn to pick most standard padlocks and cylinder locks. This great instructional booklet will teach you the in's and out's of most common types of locks!
$ 35.00

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Escape Tricks


Asylum Wrist Restraint by Blaine Harris
Escape Artists; Magicians... From the archives of Blaine Harris, we present the Asylum Wrist Restraint (Yes. It's the same Blaine Harris some of you may remember from Premier 75 Magic Studio back in 1975). The Asylum Wrist Restraint is completely examinable and can be used as a feature escape or as part of a larger effect (Sub Trunk, Torture Board, Spirit Cabinet, Packing Crate, etc.). Based on a very old principle, this new version has some improvements that make it easier and more fool-proof than its predecessors. This restraint is 100% hand-made by Blaine and is designed for years of tough service. The leather is thick top-quality American Latigo Cowhide. The performer's wrists are bound as tightly as possible by an audience member yet release is instantaneous and completely under the control of the performer. The wrist restraint has a new added feature in a buckle that can receive a padlock making it look really impossible! The lock can even be sealed for extra effect. The restraint is ungimmicked and no extra keys or special hidden equipment necessary. It may even be placed on an audience member proving escape impossible. What you receive: 22" long adjustable heavy leather belt restraint Padlock to fit the locking buckle 7 page color instruction booklet with photos by my good friend Allen Zingg. These instructions contain valuable tips and suggestions for performances as well as "how-to!"
$55.00


Black Tie by Kenton Knepper
Finally a modern thumb tie, with the distinctive Kenton touch. Plastic cable ties (the type police use to subdue criminals)are examined. These ungimmicked "plasti-cuffs" are strapped around the performer's thumbs by a spectator. NO crossing of thumbs, bending them down or any of the usual stuff. This is as legit in appearance as you can get. Still, the performer's tied arms penetrate rings, chairs, poles, people - you name it. Kenton applies his novel and original concepts to the thumb tie problem and the results are startling. As you would expect, ample psychology and suggestion are examined with fine precision. Black Tie is for professionals. Kenton gives precise details of his secret methods and psychology. You must be able to create your own routine. Basic texts on magic can supply such routines if you do not know any. Kenton does NOT give complete routines for you to copy. But all who wish to learn the real inside work of Kenton's original thumb tie, how to perform it, how to use Kenton's various options, what to keep in mind as you perform thumb ties... all of this and much more is here. This is NOT the same old thing. Penetrations can be made visually. Yet you are seen to be bound. Your thumbs are NOT in two loops - but one. Just like real-life police ties. Even though spectators see your thumbs are being "cut into by the cable" you may instantly release yourself... Even if you have never been able to do any kind of thumb tie before. Nothing to hide, add or take away. The cables are normal. You need nothing but these cables and Kenton's secret work. You receive every nuance as used by Kenton and other famed magical personalities on stage and television, in over 35 pages with clear illustrations. Includes several practice ties so you may begin right away. Docc Hilford says: "They'll remember you for THIS one. It is a real classic and an honest to goodness breakthrough".
$25.00

In & Out Again Hand-Cuffs - Chrome
An Early U.F. Grant Hand-Cuff Principle These are not Toys or Puzzles! Use to Escape or for Comedy! Have two spectators lock your wrists behind your back in the Cuffs. You escape in 5 seconds! Perfect for the Substitution Trunk Escape! Escape under a cloth in Seconds! Put them on a spectator - they have no idea how you escaped Go into a cabinet with the Cuffs on, come out with your coat inside-out! 2 Brass Master Key Locks Included
$40.00





Mail Bag Escape

World Famous Canvas Mail Bag Escape The Mail Bag is examined along with the two padlocks and steel bar. First hand the keys to the spectator. You get completely into the Bag. The steel bar is now threaded through the holes in the top of the bag. Both the padlocks are locked at both ends of the bar. YOU ARE COMPLETELY LOCKED in the Mail Bag. A curtain is draped over you and the imaginary struggle begins. A few seconds go by, YOU ESCAPE and are out of the Bag! Great with your Sub-Trunk! Over 7 Feet Tall! High Quality Equipment! Reverse Threaded Bar 2 PadLocks!
$ 150.00





Sack-X - Mak
Professional Escape Magic! Freely show the inside & outside of a large black sack. Have it inspected as well. You or your Assistant gets into the Sack, the top is tied with rope. In seconds you are out of the Sack!! Sort of Sack X-Files escape! Escape as fast as you get into Sack-X! Sack X is perfect for Escape Bag for Substitution Trunks! Many different routines are possible with Sack X. Have an audience member tied inside with ladies purse. They don't know how they escaped! And the purse remained behind IN THE Sack! * * 6 feet tall Heavy-Duty * Black Cloth Sack * NO Zippers * NO Cutting * NO VELCRO
$ 70.00




Siberian Chain Escape
Shades of Houdini! With this trick from Royal Magic, you can escape from a padlocked chain that spectators bind you in. The Escape is FoolProof and Instantaneous. Complete with professional instructions, padlock, keys and chain. Guaranteed easy to do. Made in the USA by Royal
$ 7.99



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Cuffs

Escape Handcuffs
Escape quickly without a key Lift your cuffed hand from beneath a cloth trying to remember how the last escape worked. For Serious use or Comic Relief!
$ 9.99







Police Handcuffs
$ 14.99

 

Thumbcuffs
Spectator can not get free. Under a hank you instantly escape! Fully examinable! Metal
$ 17.50











Wrist Shackle Escape

EFFECT: The performer is locked in a metal shackle with attached chains. The chains are tightly padlocked around his wrists. The wrists can be locked as tight as the performer can withstand, the tighter the better. Instantly the performer can escape at will! The padlocks and shackle are completly unharmed and can be completely inspected before and after the escape. This is probably one of the cleanest escape devices ever put on the market. Easy to do, yet looks impossible. This escape is used by some of the top performers all over the world. Can be use in any routine. Nickel Plated bar and chains, locks and keys and comes complte with instructions.

$45.00



Strait Jackets

Real Strait Jacket
$ 195.00
sizes:
small 36-42
med 42-44
large 44-46
extra large 48-50














Escape Strait Jacket
$300.00


Leslie, Jay - Strait Jacket Video
Learn How To Escape From Regulation and Trick Strait Jackets On this tell-all 76-minute instructional video, Jay Leslie will teach you how to escape from both regulation and trick strait jackets. After performing the regulation escape literally hundreds of times, both right side up and hanging upside down from a burning rope, Jay has the experience necessary to teach all the ins and outs that will make you an expert. Jay also reveals, for the first time ever, secret techniques used by professional escape artists world wide and includes bonus footage of several collectable jail locks from the past.
$25.00 Video
$30.00 DVD

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